Notice of Submittal of Proposed Rule to
Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse
On February 5, 2024, the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Clearinghouse pursuant to s. 227.15 (1), Wis. Stats. Analysis
The Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board completed a comprehensive review of chapters MPSW 1 to 20 to update the standards of practice regarding telehealth. The Board made revisions to provide clarity, remove obsolete provisions and ensure the chapters are current with professional telehealth standards and practices. The changes include:
— Creation of a new subsection that establishes standards of telehealth practice.
— Amendment of the definitions of “face-to-face” and “supervision” throughout the chapters to include telehealth practice.
— Amendment of the provisions of unprofessional conduct to incorporate telehealth practice.
Statement of Scope
The scope statement for this rule, SS 064-22, was approved by the Governor on July 21, 2022, published in Register No. 799B, on July 25, 2022, and approved by the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board on October 18, 2022. Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held at a date to be determined.
Agency Organizational Unit Primarily Responsible for Promulgating Rule
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board.
Agency Contact Person
